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Is your baby or toddler waking up in the middle of the night and staying awake for hours? If so, you may be dealing with a split night. In this episode, we’re breaking down what a split night actually is, why they happen, and most importantly, how to fix them. We’ll talk about the most common causes for split nights, including a lack of independent sleep skills and/or a schedule issue. Snag our FREE schedule guide for babies! If you’re exhausted from being awake with your child for hours every night, this episode will help you understand what’s happening and give you practical steps to start getting those nights back on track. And if you need more help, learn about how we can do that here.

In August of 2022, our oldest daughter, Olivia, was diagnosed with cancer. Just 9 days before her 5th birthday, she was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma. Her main tumor was in her jaw muscle, and she had a handful of tumors in her lungs, as well. Two weeks ago, I shared all of the details of Olivia's diagnosis: what led us to the ER that day and what those initial days and weeks looked like as we got more information and treatment started. Last week, I shared about what her 40 weeks of frontline treatment looked like, including chemo and radiation. I also shared the many ways we were supported and loved on during her treatment. This week, I'm sharing all about Olivia's relapse treatment, why we switched hospitals and chemo regimens, and surgery. And I'm also sharing a bit about what life looks like now, post-treatment!

In August of 2022, our oldest daughter, Olivia, was diagnosed with cancer. Just 9 days before her 5th birthday, she was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma. Her main tumor was in her jaw muscle, and she had a handful of tumors in her lungs, as well. Last week, I shared all of the details of Olivia's diagnosis: what led us to the ER that day and what those initial days and weeks looked like as we got more information and treatment started. This week, I'm sharing all about her frontline treatment - what our day-to-day and week-to-week looked like for 40 weeks of chemo, as well as radiation. I also share the many ways we were loved on and supported during treatment.

In August of 2022, our oldest daughter, Olivia, was diagnosed with cancer. Just 9 days before her 5th birthday, she was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma. Her main tumor was in her jaw muscle, and she had a handful of tumors in her lungs, as well. In this episode, I'm sharing all of the details of Olivia's diagnosis: what led us to the ER that day and what those initial days and weeks looked like as we got more information and treatment started.

In this episode, I'm answering YOUR questions! Here's what we're walking through: How do we adjust our sons' sleep schedule (ages 9 and 6.5)? We want them to go to bed later at night and wake up later in the morning. We've pushed bedtime later, but they're now waking up even earlier in the morning.Is my toddler (2 years 7 months) ready to drop her nap or should we push bedtime back later?Should we give our 2.5-year-old a toddler clock or is he okay without it? Sometimes he wakes up in the morning and wants out of his crib right away, whereas other mornings he's content to play in his crib by himself!How can I stretch my 5-month-old's wake windows? He struggles in the morning, especially.Do you have any tips for juggling multiple nap schedules/bedtimes with multiple little ones, while still trying to have a life? I feel like I’m trapped in the house playing "musical kids all day."What are your tips for transitioning a toddler from a crib to a bed? And here are the FREE resources I mentioned in the episode: FREE sleep schedule guide for babiesFREE bedtime boundary cards for toddlers

One of the questions I get most often from families preparing ot travel is: "How do we all sleep when we're sharing a hotel room?" If you're nervous about sharing a hotel room with your baby or toddler, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing practical tips we've used with our own family and the strategies I recommend to clients for making hotel room sleep easier. We'll cover everything from creating separation in a shared space and packing the right sleep essentials to wake-ups and maintaining realistic expectations while you're away. Travel sleep doesn't have to be perfect to be successful. And a few simple adjustments can make a big difference! Make sure you snag our FREE packing list here! The SlumberPod is our favorite product when traveling with kids. And you can use the code "VIAGRACESPOD" for a discount! Check out our comprehensive travel guide that will help you navigate not only hotel stays but also time change, airplane travel, naps on the go, adjusting back home, and more. And finally, if sharing a hotel room is the least of your worries, because restful nights aren't even the norm at home right now, we would love to help! Learn more about what that would look like here.

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing something a little different and more personal — our family’s experience with homeschooling. I talk about why we chose homeschooling, what we’ve come to love about it, and also the parts that have been genuinely hard. From slower mornings and family rhythms to the challenges and sacrifices that come with it, this episode is just an honest conversation about what homeschooling looks like in our home right now. Whether you homeschool, send your kids to school, or are simply curious about why families make different educational choices, I hope this episode feels encouraging, relatable, and freeing as you navigate what’s best for your own family.

If your toddler suddenly starts fighting their bedtime routine, or they start freaking out when you go to lay them in their crib or tuck them in for the night - and before this, sleep has been pretty smooth - separation anxiety may be playing a role. But it’s not always the whole story. In this episode, I’m breaking down: When separation anxiety most often shows up in toddler sleepWhy it's actually happening developmentallySigns that separation anxiety is impacting your toddler's sleepPractical ways to support your toddler without unintentionally creating new sleep struggles I also share a bit about how to know when something else may be affecting your toddler's sleep. If you find yourself stuck, not knowing if this is separation anxiety or how to help your toddler sleep anymore, check out our personalized sleep training plans here.

If your baby suddenly cries the moment you walk toward the crib, or bedtime feels like more of a fight, or the nap and bedtime routine have gotten tougher, separation anxiety may be playing a role. But it’s not always the whole story. In this episode, I’m breaking down: When separation anxiety most often shows up in baby sleepWhy it's actually happening developmentallySigns it's impacting sleepPractical ways to support your baby without unintentionally creating new sleep struggles. I also share a bit about how to know when something else may be affecting sleep. If you find yourself stuck, not knowing if this is separation anxiety or how to help your baby sleep anymore, check out our personalized sleep training plans here.

Every toddler parent dreads the day their toddler climbs out of the crib. That definitely wasn't part of the plan! So what do you do? In this episode, I share 7 tips to actually prevent your toddler from climbing out of their crib, and then I also share what your options are once they climb out. I also give a peek inside what we did when our toddler climbed out of her crib about a month ago! Get our FREE bedtime boundary printables here! And to learn more about how we can help teach your little one to stay in their own bed, all night long, click here!

I'm excited to introduce you to the newest pediatric sleep coach on the Via Graces team, Samantha Gomella! In this podcast, she tells us about the sleep challenges she had with her oldest son, and how that finally connected her to me. She also shares about how different her experience was the second time around with her daughter, and how confidence marked her journey rather than anxiety. Sam also explains how her own sleep journey inspired her to become a pediatric sleep consultant and why she's excited to help more families sleep! Book a free discovery call with Sam, to learn more about what it would look like to work with her.

"What if sleep training doesn’t work?" This fear and common hesitation isn't actually about sleep, it's about putting your time and energy and emotions into something hard, and worrying it won’t pay off. So let’s talk about it! In this episode, I’m breaking down why sleep training sometimes seems like it’s failing—and what’s actually going on behind the scenes. You’ll walk away knowing what to adjust, what to expect, and how to move forward with confidence. For more confidence sleep training on your own, check out our A to Z Classes. And to get some one-on-one guidance so you can feel confident sleep training will be successful, click here! Or book a free discovery call. Finally, get your free sleep schedule guide here!

Can you breastfeed and sleep train? If you’re a nursing mom and even thinking about sleep training, chances are you’ve wondered, “Does sleep training mean I have to stop nursing overnight?” Or worse, “Will sleep training tank my milk supply?” Or, “My baby probably won’t sleep through the night until I wean.” In this episode, we talk about how: Sleep training does not equal weaningBreastfed babies can sleep through the nightDropping night feeds doesn’t have to tank your milk supply I also share some practical tips for sleep training breastfed babies! Because you don't have to choose between breastfeeding and sleep, you can have both! Click here to learn more about how we can help you make sleeping and breastfeeding work.

We are continuing our mini-series on sleep training hesitations. And today the big question we're asking is, Will sleep training make our life rigid? And we're answering that big question by answering these smaller questions: What if I want to enjoy a contact nap?Will sleep training make my baby a sleep snob?Does sleep training mean we’ll be stuck at home all day every day?We travel a lot. We’re not schedule-people. We have big kids and are busy with their activities. Can we still sleep train? Learn how we balance sleep and real life, and how we, as sleep coaches, make sure we include these conversations while walking families through their personalized sleep training plans. And snag our free baby schedule guide here!

Last week, we kicked off a mini-series on common sleep training hesitations with, "Does sleep training harm attachment?" This week, we're continuing with those hesitations by answering the question, "How much will my baby cry during sleep training?" We'll talk about what's realistic when it comes to babies and toddlers crying during the sleep training process, what's not realistic, as well as ways that we, as sleep coaches, try to minimize crying! If you want a personalized sleep training plan where we walk you through how to respond to the tears so you feel confident that the result will be sleep, book a free discovery call here so we can chat more! And if you're looking to minimize crying during sleep training, make sure you snag our free baby sleep schedule guide here!